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New Delhi: Oral bacteria, once colonised in the gut, can affect neurons in the brain and potentially trigger Parkinson’s disease, according to a study. Researchers from the Pohang University of Science and Technology in South Korea identified the mechanism by which metabolites produced by oral bacteria in the gut may trigger the development of Parkinson’s…
The gut has earned the nickname “the second brain.” It is a home to a vast network of neurons and microorganisms that influence mood, immunity, metabolism and neurological health. Some research has shed light on the connection between gut health and the development of Parkinson’s disease. It’s a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement and…
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a chronic, neurodegenerative, progressive and age-related disorder associated with various debilitating effects affecting motor and neuropsychological functions. These negatively affect a patient’s quality of life (QOL). In PD, the quality of life (QoL) is considered an important parameter from the perspective of providing optimum treatment and care to the patients. Impact…
New Delhi: Evidence is increasing to show the link between air pollution and the risk of Parkinson’s disease, health experts said on Tuesday. More than 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson’s disease. India alone shares almost 10 per cent of the global burden of Parkinson’s disease. A recent study, published in the JAMA…
People suffering from poor gut health with constipation and nausea for a long period may signal the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a study that shows the neurological disorder may begin in the gut and not the brain. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder. It affects an estimated 8.5 million people worldwide;…
She said Biden had seen a neurologist three times connected to Biden’s annual physical exams. Washington: U.S. President Joe Biden is not being treated for Parkinson’s disease, the White House said on Monday, after reports surfaced that a doctor specializing in the malady had visited the White House eight times over the past year. Concerns…